Moving to TheFujiClass.com

Posted on March 30, 2013 by admin

Years ago I began my quest into the wonderful world vintage Japanese Fuji BMX bicycles. We won’t go into details of just how many I’ve accumulated, not to mention the parts thereof. Since then I have met many other vintage bicycle enthusiasts and become part of a private club of Classic Fuji bicycle enthusiasts. We secretly dominate the world of classic and vintage Fuji’s…

The Fuji Class Advertisement

Since becoming part of this “private” group my interests in Fuji bicycles and bicycles in general has expanded and evolved immensely. Thus, I have created a new blog and website called TheFujiClass.com. The name was inspired by the vintage 1970′s Nichibei Fuji Cycle Co., Ltd. advertisement “The Fuji Class” which features a friends Jaguar and Fuji Newest. Perhaps that was his house too. TheFujiClass.com provides a more fitting name as I broaden the subject matter of my hobby.

So, head on over there!

P.S. If you are vintage or classic bicycle collector and have more Fuji’s in your collection than any other brand, let yourself be heard!

Vintage Fuji and Fujita Fashion show

Posted on November 10, 2012 by admin

Scott over at the Vintage Fuji Archive recently added a blog post featuring attire gathered from collectors around the country. I have to say my favorite is the vintage Fujita jersey pictured below, now that is classic!

1980 Fuji Feather Professional BMX – Part 4

Posted on October 24, 2012 by admin

It’s been a month since the last time I touched the 1980 Fuji Feather BMX bicycle. Today I had time to throw on some very sought after, black Mitsuboshi Silver star Competition II tires, a sleek Sugino SP-G1 BMX stem, Dia-compe 2-bolt seat clamp, black anodized aluminum seat post, black anodized aluminum handlebars and the very cool Fuji Seamless YFC saddle or seat as we call it in the BMX world. And let’s not forget the Black OGK Mach grips…

1980 Fuji Feather Professional BMX mid-assembly

1980 Feather Professional BMX Part 3

Posted on September 29, 2012 by admin

The decision is made. I am going with the black Ukai rims and black Sunshine hubs.

Black Ukai BMX rims and black Sunshine hubs

Hajime Kato Suntour Postcards Update

Posted on September 26, 2012 by admin

Speak, or post publicly, and ye shall receive! I have acquired a mint and complete set of the Hajime Kato Sun Tour postcard set.

Vintage Hajime Kato Paintings SunTour Postcard set

Vintage Hajime Kato SunTour Postcard set

I love the note inside the postcard envelope from SunTour

Inside flap of the original envelope containing the postcards

Hajime Kato Suntour Postcards

Posted on September 22, 2012 by admin

I’ve recently discovered that Suntour distributed a 5 pack of postcards displaying reproductions of Hajime Kato original oil paintings. These paintings were abstract renditions of bicycle racing. I have been quite taken by Kato’s ability to capture movement in all his works.

Hajime Kato artwork on Suntour Postcards

Kato was a professional keirin cyclist in Japan in the 1940′s and 50′s. He is said to be instrumental in bringing keirin cycling to the world. He later moved to Paris where he focused entirely on his art.

1980 Feather Professional BMX Part 2

Posted on September 12, 2012 by admin

I’ve got the majority of the parts laid out with a few decisions to make along the way.

The Parts

One of the very distinct parts on the Fuji Feather Professional BMX bikes is the Tange Meriter headset. These are semi-sealed and were a very high-end part in the mid and late 1970′s.

Tange Meriter MX Pro headset

When acquiring a Tange Meriter headset one of the most often damaged parts is the top-nut. I must have 10 headsets and probably 5 good top-nuts, 2 bad top-nuts, and 1 unusable. If you ever find these top-nuts at a swap, buy them!

Tange Meriter top-nut

Another very distinct part to the Feather Professional BMX is the curved Ishiwata fork.

Fuji – Ishiwata BMX fork

1980 Feather Professional Black

Posted on September 10, 2012 by admin

Today I begin bringing life back into this 1980 Feather Professional BMX. I will only be cleaning; there will be no resurfacing, repainting or even removing stickers on any parts.

1980 Fuji Feather Professional BMX

Coming soon Fuji Design Series B5142

Posted on September 9, 2012 by admin

The Fuji Design Series is the pinnacle of classic Fuji bicycles. I was able to acquire this DS in my size; which to my understanding is quite rare. More photos and story to come soon.

63cm Fuji Design Series

A Dandy from the 60′s – Vintage Fuji

Posted on June 9, 2012 by admin

Here’s a real blast from the past! I have recently aqcuired a large number of Japan Bicycle Guides from the 1960′s and 70′s. PictureD below is a 1966 Fuji Dandy. It has very nice lines and a very 60′s look. Sure would love to find one of these!

1966 FUJI DANDY NICHIBEI FUJI CYCLE GENT'S LIGHT WEIGHT

1966 FUJI DANDY GENT'S LIGHT WEIGHT